Level 3 Dental Nursing Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do

• A Dental Nurse works side by side to the dentist assisting them in a variety of dental procedures
• Ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best
• Assisting dental health professionals, providing chairside support and a high level of patient care
• You will work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse apprenticeship Standard

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

• College or training organisation: Bradford College
• Your training course: Dental nurse
• Equal to Level 3 (A level)

After the apprenticeship

• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence
• Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
• Offering Level 4 Oral heath Practitioner if looking to progress

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 9-4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 9 - 4)

About the employer

Holmfirth Dental Surgery has been established for over 60 years in the Holme Valley and is based in the Oakland's complex on Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth.

The practice prides itself on serving the community of Holmfirth and the wider area.

We strive to provide the best possible care for our patients. We listen to the needs of our patients and aim to fulfill those needs in the service and treatment we provide. We pride ourselves on offering a great level of service from the first point of contact whether that is face to face with our reception team or over the phone right through to a patient's appointment with the dentist or therapist.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Dental nurse (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Times to be discussed at interview.
• Start date: 19 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year